IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase IV. Circa 1055/60-1065. AR Penny (17mm, 0.95 g, 6h). Phase IV coinage, Long Cross ‘scratched die’ type. VF.Electronic Auction 535 British, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase IV. Circa 1055/60-1065. AR Penny (17mm, 0.95 g, 6h). Phase IV coinage, Long Cross ‘scratched die’ type. Draped bust left; scattered pellets on and around bust / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; cross and two pellets in first angle, ‘hand’ in second, two pellets in third. Cf. SCBI 8 (BM), 146 and 149; D&F 25; SCBC 6134. Weakly struck, wavy flan. VF. Very rare. |